A Notification has been issued on 01-0402022 in connection Bank Timings during the Holy Month of Ramzan 2022 by State Bank of Pakistan, Banking Policy & Regulations Department Karachi. Further detail of said notification in same is as under;
Bank Timings during the Holy Month of Ramzan 2022
During the ensuing month of Ramadan-ul-Mubarak 1443 A.H., the following office hours will be observed in the State Bank of Pakistan, which will also be followed by all banks / DFIs / MFBs:
Days | Office Hours |
Monday to Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (with prayer break from 2:00 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.) |
Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
Banks / MFBs are further advised to observe the following minimum business (banking) hours for public dealing:
Days | Business (Banking) Hours for Public Dealing |
Monday to Thursday | 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (without break ) |
Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (without break) |
However, except Friday, Banks / MFBs may observe extended business (banking) hours for public dealing from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (with 15 minutes prayer break) as per their business requirements.